Tag Archives: shrimp

Spicy Shrimp Curry

I’ve not been very regular about blogging lately. I’m sure my regular readers may have noticed that already (some of you have sent me messages via facebook). So I feel obligated to confess at the very beginning that I’ve been a bit off my blog. For one, facebook has become so stingy about letting people get views because I...
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Mexican Shrimp and Rice

I love Mexican food – probably because it has a lot in common with Indian food. In both cuisines there is a lot of use of onions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, coriander and of course various kinds of chilies. I got particularly addicted to Mexican food a couple of summers ago when my son’s best friend from high school stayed...
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Grilled Apricot Shrimp with Harissa Aioli

Last week, my husband and I discovered a great local restaurant where I had probably the best shrimp dish I have ever eaten! A friend of mine had recommended this restaurant called Wildwood Kitchen in Bethesda and since it was not in downtown Bethesda (where all the best restaurants usually locate themselves) I went with absolutely no expectations. I...
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Grilled Plums and Shrimp Salad

Now that spring is finally here, I have been cooking with the fresh herbs that have suddenly come to life in my backyard.  Also the warmer weather means that I can use my backyard grill more frequently (being die-hard grillers my husband and I sometimes grill while standing in a foot of snow on the back patio). So this...
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Asian Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Asian Shrimp and Avocado Salad I love sushi but I am also trying to reduce my intake of simple carbs.  Of course, I could try making sashimi but then I miss out on balancing my diet – so the compromise for me is to make a green salad (baby arugula and baby spinach)with some of the elements of sushi that...
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